Captains of Industry
The Story of John Jacob Astor
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“The Story of John Jacob Astor” is presented as an installment of Captains of Industry, a radio program focused on notable figures in business and industry. This episode title points to Astor, whose name is associated with the growth of American commerce.
The program offers a biographical account in a dramatic radio format, using spoken narration and performance to bring a prominent industrial figure’s story to listeners. Its subject-centered approach makes it suited to anyone interested in the people and enterprises that shaped business history.
The result is a historical portrait designed for listening: a concise encounter with a well-known figure, presented as part of a series about influential leaders of industry.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.